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Gingerbread Muffins

Gingerbread Muffins
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Gingerbread Muffins are the perfect cozy treat to brighten your mornings or sweeten your afternoons! Bursting with rich molasses and an aromatic blend of warm spices, these muffins evoke the comforting essence of the holiday season. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these delightful morning bites that are loved by both kids and adults alike. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for a quick snack during busy weekdays, Gingerbread Muffins offer a wonderful balance of sweetness and spice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ÂĽ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ÂĽ cup neutral oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Âľ cup molasses
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • ÂĽ cup coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, neutral oil, vanilla extract, molasses, and brown sugar until combined; then add egg and sour cream until smooth.
  4. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter among a greased or lined muffin tin and sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F; then reduce temperature to 350°F without opening the door and bake for an additional 14–15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

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